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Jon: Mom? Hi. It’s me. Sorry to be calling so early. I just wanted to make sure you got this message before you saw the news. There was an attack at Stephen’s studio last night. They brought in the big guns, so the details are being kept under wraps, and the press has been going… Continue reading Chapter 6 Page 01
The woman in the first panel is Ronald-Ann Smith, formerly seen in this strip. Full circle! Hellsing does not own property in NYC, or any other American city. However, the Warbucks Organization has buildings just about everywhere — including office space, hospital facilities, and alchemical labs — all of which they are more than willing… Continue reading Chapter 6 Page 02
Chapter subtitle stolen from the works of Dave Barry. Jon: Sorry it took so long. They said I had to change, and get some food in me, and…are you okay? Stephen: Gee, Jon…I’m bolted to a stone table, the silver alloy really chafes, they took off my old clothes and didn’t offer any classy new… Continue reading Chapter 6 Page 03
Seras: Don’t worry, it’s not required for the whole ritual. Besides, we’ve seen dead bodies before. And you’re much better-looking than most. Stephen: …Thanks? Integra: You’ll need these. Jon: Yes, sir. Integra: And this. Jon: Uh… Stephen: You’re not going to stake me, are you? Because I know that’s not a stake, but it still… Continue reading Chapter 6 Page 04
Integra: All you’re doing is tracing lines. You don’t have to break the skin, although the knife is silver, so it’ll burn. You’ll need to replicate this symbol. Try to keep the proportions exact. At some point the alchemic bond will start to kick in, and you’ll feel your hand being guided. That’s normal. Jon:… Continue reading Chapter 6 Page 05
The word אמת (emet, “truth”) was traditionally inscribed by a rabbi on a golem’s forehead to activate it. Integra: It’ll have to be a symbol or glyph with religious significance in your tradition. The important part is the weight of history behind it, but if it resonates with you personally, so much the better. Jon:… Continue reading Chapter 6 Page 06
To get the full effect of Stephen’s rant, fast-foward the 3/17/2010 TCR interview with Nell Irvin Painter to about 2:30, then crank your volume. Stephen: Don’t you touch me with that thing! Don’t you dare!! Integra: Interesting…He shouldn’t be able to do that. Seras: On it, sir. Jon: Wait! Stephen: Oliver Cromwell took our land… Continue reading Chapter 6 Page 07
Jon: We can work this out! If it’s that important to you — Stephen: It is! Jon: –stop and think for a second! We changed the cross. No reason we can’t change this too. Stephen: Weren’t you listening? Jon: We’ll find a way to compromise, if you just — Stephen: Haven’t you ever — Jon:… Continue reading Chapter 6 Page 08
For the record, Integra and Seras have been nonverbally touching base this whole time. It helps them look more intimidating when they’re perfectly coordinated without ever saying a word. Stephen: Ow. Ow. Ow. Ow. Ow. Ow. Ow. Ow. Jon: This will go faster if you hold still. Seras (telepathy): You’re really sure this will work?… Continue reading Chapter 6 Page 09
Jon: Okay, I’m getting a definite Ouija-board feeling over here. Is that on schedule? Integra: Yes. That’s a good sign. Stephen: Is there anything on the schedule about Jon starting to smell like the most delicious thing ever? I’m not saying he does, necessarily. It’s just totally innocent curiosity. Seras: He smells the same to… Continue reading Chapter 6 Page 10